I love tiered rankings.
I prefer them for breaking down a farm system’s rankings, as they show the depth of talent in each tier. The top 30 or top 50 numerical rankings can be misleading, as they miss the gaps in talent levels that can exist between one spot and another. Tiers reveal this information.
The Athletic released an article today, breaking down the upcoming trade deadline into tiers. The article looks at players from teams with a .500 record or worse, regardless of whether they’re expected to sell.
Keep in mind that this list would include the Pittsburgh Pirates.